**Virus** *Also known as* *Fukkatsu no Hi* (復活の日), meaning "Day of Resurrection" Director: **Kinji Fukasaku** Studio: **Kadokawa Pictures** Starring: * Masao Kusakari as Dr. Shūzō Yoshizumi * Sonny Chiba as Major Kurokawa * George Kennedy as Captain McCloud * Olivia Hussey as Dr. Noriko Sagawa * Robert Vaughn as Dr. Krause * Chuck Connors as Colonel Carter * Edward James Olmos as Dr. Yoshizumi's assistant * Glenn Ford as Dr. Yoshizumi's father Release Date: **June 28, 1980** Runtime: 156 minutes (original Japanese cut) 108 minutes (international version) 93 minutes (television version) Format: * Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 * Sound Mix: Stereo * Color: Color Country: **Japan** Language: **Japanese** Genres: Science Fiction | Thriller | Drama | Post Apocalyptic --- Summary: In 1982, a deadly virus known as MM88 is accidentally released, rapidly spreading and decimating the global population. The virus is inactive at temperatures below -10°C, sparing the 863 people stationed in Antarctica. As the survivors attempt to rebuild civilization, they discover that an earthquake threatens to activate automated nuclear retaliation systems in both the United States and the Soviet Union. A mission is launched to prevent global annihilation. --- Background: *Virus* is based on the 1964 novel *Fukkatsu no Hi* by Sakyo Komatsu. The film was produced by Haruki Kadokawa and directed by Kinji Fukasaku. It was the most expensive Japanese film ever made at the time, with a budget of \$16 million. The film was shot on location in various countries, including Japan, Canada, and Antarctica. Despite its high production value, the film was not a commercial success and led to Kadokawa withdrawing from major film productions. --- Trivia: * The film features an international cast, including George Kennedy, Olivia Hussey, and Edward James Olmos. * It was the most expensive Japanese film ever made at the time, with a budget of \$16 million. * The film was shot on location in Japan, Canada, and Antarctica. * Despite its high production value, it was not a commercial success and led to Kadokawa withdrawing from major film productions. --- Hashtags: \#Virus1980 #FukkatsuNoHi #KinjiFukasaku #SakyoKomatsu #PostApocalyptic #JapaneseCinema #GlobalPandemic #NuclearThriller #CultClassic #SurvivalDrama